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Mayor Brandon Johnson tapping transportation veteran to take over department • Trump Tower couple alleges their intimate exchange was recorded in federal lawsuit: ‘I felt very violated’
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Community gathers in Oak Park to process closure of West Suburban Medical Center

Community members, former hospital staff and local officials convened at the Oak Park Public Library to make their voices heard regarding the closing of West Suburban Medical Center.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson tapping transportation veteran to take over department

William Cheaks plans to focus on spending equity across neighborhoods and ramping up communication with the public as projects such as bridge renovations move forward.

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Trump Tower couple alleges their intimate exchange was recorded in federal lawsuit: ‘I felt very violated’

A Trump Tower neighbor allegedly recorded an intimate exchange and shared it with building employees, who then passed it on to other residents, according to a federal lawsuit filed last month.

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Restaurants, fitness centers, athleisure shops coming to downtown Naperville

Two new activewear and athleisure shops are scheduled to open fairly soon in downtown Naperville, along with at least one new fitness business. And if the thought of all that exercise makes you hungry, new restaurants are on their way, too.

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GM recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in US due to rearview camera screen issue

General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

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Wall Street and global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel

Global shares surged in Wednesday trading, as oil prices plunged after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil prices plunge and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures jumped after President Donald Trump held off on his threat of devastating attacks on Iran. U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 15%.

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Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday that it is raising checked baggage fees, part of a broader wave of U.S. carriers responding to higher jet fuel prices tied to the war in the Middle East.

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